Finding Joy in Daily Living
Happy Monday everyone!
I’ve sorely neglected the lifestyle and family section of this blog… I just genuinely get really excited about food. 😉 But we’ve had some good news baking for a while, and I figured now was the perfect time to share!
I am so blessed with a wonderful husband and a beautiful and vivacious [almost] 2 year old. And now, we’re adding a new little sunbeam to our family!…
Something I’ve missed since becoming vegan is cheese. So when a teacher in high school made a cheese sauce that almost perfectly resembled nacho cheese, I was floored. And kept going back for more. 😉 I’ve been working on tweaking and perfecting a recipe since then, and am very happy to share this truly unbelievable vegan cheese sauce with you!
It’s creamy, smooth, melty, and savory. And the best part is that it’s FULL of veggies – which means that you don’t have to feel one bit guilty when eating [lots of] it….
Happy Thursday you all! I hope you’ve been having a wonderful week. I don’t know about you, but between early mornings and chasing a toddler around, eating a good breakfast is not only incredibly important to me (and my family), but fast and healthy options are just as important!
These easy vegan overnight oats are one of our favorite go-to options for busy mornings. There are SO many different variations to these, but today I am going to share a SUPER easy option with only 7 ingredients that can be whipped up in a flash the night before, and customized to your heart’s desire. 😉 Plus, they are full of fiber and protein, and the oats provide a kick of energy to hold you through the morning. Oh – and you’ll have less dishes to wash after breakfast. Win-win! …
I love a good ranch dressing… On salad, pizza, burgers, mac and cheese… You get the picture. Since becoming vegan, however, I’ve been hard-pressed to find a vegan ranch that I really like! So, I set out to fix the problem once and for all… Allow me to introduce the BEST homemade vegan ranch!
This ranch works great as a dip or a dressing. Thick, creamy, tangy, herby… It hits the spot. Not only is it yummy, it’s SUPER easy to make and includes 9 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboard or fridge. Plus, it is SO much cheaper to make your own than to buy a pre-made vegan dressing….
With Valentine’s Day coming up in just two days, the stores are full of hearts, candy, and flowers for that “special someone.” Meanwhile, those of us who think a lot about food have had sweet treats on our mind… But sometimes we focus so much on dessert for Valentine’s Day, that we forget about the other meals! I mean… We still have to eat. 😉 Allow me to share an easy, [semi] healthy granola recipe that is decadent enough to serve for breakfast in bed!
You guys… I am SO EXCITED about this Double Dark Chocolate Granola! It is seriously SO perfect. Crispy-tender, chocolatey, not too sweet… And it almost melts in your mouth. Plus, chocolate for breakfast??? Who WOULDN’T be excited about that? …
Happy February, everyone!! It’s hard to believe that January has already come and gone… I have a feeling that 2018 is going to go by even quicker than 2017 did. Yikes.
The ingredients required are basic, and can also be switched up as desired. You could use a yellow or orange pepper instead of a red one, add some tomato, a handful of sunflower or hemp seeds, or just about any other favorite veggie or topping. The key to this salad is to keep it simple, nutritious, and delicious. (Now if only everything else in life were that easy…) …
Happy January, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season with your family! I know, I’m a little late… After traveling all over the country for 3 weeks, I’m finally getting back into the swing of things. But I have a yummy recipe to start your year off that is more than worth the wait.
One word: Cornbread. But not just any cornbread! This is definitely the BEST cornbread I have ever had – vegan or otherwise.
If you’re used to cornbread that is dry and crumbly, I’d like to introduce you to a whole new world of yumminess. This vegan cornbread is unbelievably moist, fluffy, and tender. And I promise you will never miss the dairy. It really is the BEST vegan cornbread….
Winter is here, and it’s snowing at our house. 🙂 Colder temps call for warmer food, and these curried red lentils hit the spot! …
Happy December, everyone! This means one thing… We are in full-swing for Christmas! I’m kicking off the month with a recipe that is perfect for the holidays: Orange Cranberry Scones. …
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and with it the hustle and bustle of holiday baking. Pie has always been a must-have at our Thanksgiving dinners. And even more important than the traditional pumpkin pie, is a tender, flavorful, delicious apple pie. This vegan apple pie fits that description perfectly!…